Tiguan Picture Thread

**Naresh** · 28-09-2012, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by MGV

Are you planning on doing this with coilovers? Have found the Eibach springs to be a really good mod for a slight lowering (~30mm) & improved handing characteristics.

Thanks for that. The Eibach springs are what I keep hearing about and the 30mm drop wouild be perfect as I don't want to go too low - just to improve the look of the new wheels which look a little lost in such big arches.

Have you any pics of your ride please?

**MGV** · 29-09-2012, 12:13 PM

Hi Naresh, here's a few from different angles taken with a 10mm lense!

Sorry, but the car needs a wash...

I think you would like the Eibach springs on your Tiggy!

Cheers, Matt

**HaywireTig** · 30-09-2012, 09:24 AM

Nice Tig Matt!!!

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**MGV** · 01-10-2012, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by HaywireTig

Nice Tig Matt!!!

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Thanks, Dan! We gotta catch up one day so you can have a drive, get bitten by the tuned EA888 bug & update!

**HaywireTig** · 02-10-2012, 11:16 PM

Sounds like a plan! Got family from overseas visiting at the moment so might have to wait a few weeks before we tee up! Good to have a fellow Watercooled member in the west side!

**Naresh** · 03-10-2012, 05:34 PM

Thanks for the pictures Matt. What size are those wheels and offset, and have you also fitted spacers? They look flush with the arches.

**MGV** · 03-10-2012, 08:23 PM

19 x 8.5 ET35. No spacers. They are virtually flush with the arches. This size & offset would be on the limit of upping the spec's without running into troubles, i reckon!

One thing i have noticed since fitting the springs is that when on full steering lock, the tyres on the road seem extra grippy-scrapey... There's probably a term for it, but kind of like if you imagine being in a proper four wheel drive, trying to turn tightly with the diff-lock on, on a hard surface.

**Naresh** · 04-10-2012, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by MGV

when on full steering lock, the tyres on the road seem extra grippy-scrapey... There's probably a term for it, but kind of like if you imagine being in a proper four wheel drive, trying to turn tightly with the diff-lock on, on a hard surface.

Hi can you elaborate on that statement as I wasn't sure if you meant it was a problem or not? From what I read it looks like your tyres rub on full lock? If so what size are your tyres?

I also have 19x8.5 but et28. I have the R Line flared arches but will soon be installing 15mm spacers all round which will then make them completely flush how I like it. I will post up pics when done.

**MGV** · 05-10-2012, 09:12 PM

No, not rubbing on anything, all clear there, just the rubber sort of trying to push sideways-ish a bit on the bitumen when on full lock. I moved in with my girlfriend about the same time as getting the springs installed & have to turn quite tightly to park in her drive. It's probably no worse than before, it's just that i notice it more when doing it on a daily basis...

Get the springs!